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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 H01
Inspection Nr: 1390789.015
Citation: 01016A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,377.00
Current Penalty: $6,563.90
Issuance Date: 09/25/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 50
Abatement Date: 10/30/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/17/2019
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/17/2019 | $6,563.90 | 10/30/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2019 | $9,377.00 | 10/30/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 016A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(h)(1): Housekeeping. (1) The employer shall not allow dry sweeping or dry brushing where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica unless wet sweeping, HEPA-filtered vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of exposure are not feasible. a. On or about May 30, 2019, the employer allowed dry sweeping in the South Core Finishing area. A South Core Grey Flow Coat/Finisher was observed dry sweeping with an industrial push broom and generating visible dust from the sweeping. During this daily activity of dry sweeping sand, the employee had exposure to inhalation hazards associated with the respirable crystalline silica.